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Mick Fleetwood Hearts Wine

Posted on June 14th, 2008 4:11pm by Nancy Nichols
Filed under Festivals

ASPEN, COLORADO–Look who I bumped into at the Grand Tasting this afternoon—one Mr. Mick Fleetwood. Like I said yesterday, he’s here promoting his line of wines that are produced by Langtry Estates, a sprawling vineyard that straddles Lake and Napa counties in I’m-so-trendy-you-can-taste-me California. I was working so natch I didn’t taste, however that will change when they reopen the tent later this afternoon. (Check back later for my tasting notes.) Here’s what Mick has to say about his wines: “I strive to create approachable wines,” he says, “Wines that I like, that my friends like, and most importantly wines that most people appreciate. My signature wines are mellow and easy to drink. Wine should always be fun, never challenging. When everyone I know tells me they love my vintages, I know I’ve got a great wine.” Mellow? Did I just write the words mellow and Mick Fleetwood in one paragraph? Feeling like a fine vintage wine and post plastic surgery Stevie Nicks about now.

UPDATE: I met with the reps from Langtry Estates who distribute Mick’s wine. I tasted the Merlot-fruit forward, particularily heavy on the boysenberry with hints of herb, and a long back finish-which translated means it was, to my palate, just OK–a little thin, but drinkable on a first date. Then I moved to the Cabernet which was full of wild berries (did I just write that?) with a sweet bouquet accented with a hint of cedar, sandalwood (natch), and an aroma of caramel. All of that translates into this: turpentine came to mind; I thought one sip would melt the enamel off of my teeth. Could I say it would promise you heaven? Loving wine is a state of mind. (Fade out.)

On the other side of the table, I tried the wines from Langtry Estates. The Petite Sirah and Sauvignon Blanc were both superb.

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